Star Stim: Direct current stimulation to treat epilepsy
Research Question:
Can a non-invasive application of low-amplitude direct current administered via scalp
electrodes reduce seizures in people with epilepsy?
Basic Study Information
Purpose:
The purpose of this research is to learn more about 10 daily sessions of transcranial
direct current stimulation (tDCS) and see if it can help reduce the frequency of seizures
(the number of seizures in a given period of time) in both adults and children with
refractory focal epilepsy (epilepsy that cannot be well controlled by seizure medication).
Patients with focal epilepsy with a single seizure focus, ages 9 and older, are eligible
for this study.
Study Web URL: https://www.epilepsy.com/tools-resources/device-wiki/starstim
Study Reference #: STUDY00006545
Lead Researcher (Principal Investigator)
Lead Researcher:
Trenton Tollefson
Study Contact Information
Study Coordinator: Cate Concannon
Phone: (585) 275-0404
Email: cathleen_concannon@urmc.rochester.edu
Additional Study Details
Number of Visits:
More than 10
Parking:
Free
Transportation Coverage:
Yes
Reimbursement:
Yes
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